Brunei

Why did state of emergency was declared in Brunei?

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin declared a state of emergency in 1962 as of a consequence the Partai Rakyat Brunei launched a revolt which was quickly crushed by the Gurkha troops stationed in Brunei because of the unsatisfied feeling by the Brunei people towards Gurkha troops. Brunei was a British protectorate with the Sultan ruling with advice from a British Resident and under the protection of Gurkha troops.

2- Before become a sovereign state, what was the status of Brunei?

Before become a sovereign state, Brunei was under the British protectorate which makes Brunei a residential system.